Banks: Immigration Act 2016 Debate

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Banks: Immigration Act 2016

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Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
Monday 23rd October 2017

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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Like my noble friend, I am an immigrant and a PEP. I think that my noble friend refers to banks’ anti-money laundering obligations. However, I am absolutely sure—I would vouch for her—that she is not an illegal immigrant.

Lord Flight Portrait Lord Flight (Con)
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My Lords, is the Minister aware that expatriates also have great problems opening bank accounts here, irrespective of whether they are British or otherwise, and that that is quite a problem for people working temporarily overseas?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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I am certainly aware of the problem that my noble friend raises.

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